2021 Virtual House Walk: From the Great Chicago Fire to the 21st Century Once again, the Covid-19 pandemic forced us to hold our 35th Annual House Walk as a virtual tour conducted over Zoom. Each hour-long episode presents the story of one home in our neighborhood, based on research requested by the homeowner through our […]
Discover the story of this grave when you tour St. Henry’s cemetery. St. Henry’s Cemetery is Chicago’s only surviving churchyard cemetery, the final resting place for many of the original settlers of Rogers Park and West Ridge. Join our favorite cemetery historian Glenna Eaves for a tour that tells the stories of generations of farmers, […]
Did you know there is an archeological dig in at our very own West Ridge Nature Center? Not much is known about the indigenous peoples who occupied modern-day Chicago, and even less about the Bowmanville area. What we do know is that the earliest evidence of human activity in Illinois dates back 13,000 years, at […]
Our trip back to the 1960’s was plagued by 21st Century technology problems, but despite the issues, a good time was had by all who were able to attend. If you missed the program, or would just like to see it again, watch the video now.
Join long-time RPWRHS member and volunteer Kathy Talkin and her former bandmate Nellie Hastings as they relive the journey of the Mod 4, a 1960s all-girl garage band. When they started out from their hometown of Aledo, Illinois in the summer of 1966, they were billed as the youngest all-girl combo in the country. Hear about […]
View a recording of the meeting here. Sarah Fiola George Tobin About fifty RPWRHS members and supporters logged on to Zoom on Saturday, March 26 for the 2022 General Membership Meeting. President Ken Walchak gave a report on the Society’s activities in 2021 and highlighted plans for the upcoming year. Then, members voted to elect […]
This year, we’re excited to host a performance from members of Mandala Arts at our annual meeting. Mandala Arts is an organization of classical and folk musicians, dancers, and storytellers commited to celebrating and sharing the rich cultural and artistic practices of the south Asian subcontinent. Their program will be proceeded by a short business meeting and election of directors.
Our End-of-the-year, end-of-the-HouseWalk was a wonderful way to come back together. Click to read more..
Go Behind-the-Scenes at Lang House, Live and In-Person! While we’ve learned to love Zoom, it’s been almost two years since supporters of the Rogers Park/West Ridge Historical Society have been able to gather in person. As the pandemic eases, the time has come for an end-of-the-Virtual Housewalk, end-of-year celebration. Friends, neighbors and all lovers of […]
Support the Annual Holiday Bazaar where you meet local artists and purchase their work at our office and our neighboring shops. Come in, say hello and support local business while you finish off holiday gift list with unique items you won’t find anywhere else.
Campaign Update as of May 21, 2022 Our proposal was submitted to the Chicago Park District on November 4, 2021 and is currently awaiting consideration by the Park District Board of Commissioners. The Park District has now asked that letters of support for the proposal be emailed to lca@chicagoparkdistrict.com. On February 22, we submitted the […]